Watch: Common’s “Black America Again” Short Film

21-minute clip accompanies title track to new LP

Common recently released his excellent 11th album, Black America Again, and it’s an extremely timely soundtrack to the turbulent times that we as a country find ourselves navigating (it’s no coincidence that the album was released right around our presidential election).

In conjunction with the record, Common also recently shared a short film centered around the album’s title track, a powerful piano-driven song that features vocals from Stevie Wonder. Directed by Selma cinematographer Bradford Young, the 21-minute clip packs a powerful message via images both abstract and direct, with the rapper sharing screen-time with children, adults grieving at a Freddie Gray memorial, and more.